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Janice Schakowsky

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Janice D. Schakowsky is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 9th congressional district since 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a prominent advocate for various progressive issues, including healthcare reform, women's rights, and consumer protection. Schakowsky has played a significant role in shaping policies related to social justice and economic equality throughout her tenure in Congress.

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May 17, 2018

The U.S. can be a global leader in quantum computing and other groundbreaking technologies, but only if we prioritize investment for our future over tax cuts for the wealthy.

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May 15, 2018

The ultimate test for any legislation to reform the NSR program is simply this: Will it reduce air pollution? And by that test, this bill fails.

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May 15, 2018

There is no doubt this bill will increase pollution.

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May 15, 2018

Rather than closing loopholes in the NSR program, this draft bill expands them.

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May 9, 2018

The skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs are forcing families to make impossible choices every day. No one in America should have to decide between putting food on the table and paying for the lifesaving medication their children need…

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May 7, 2018

the opioid epidemic is there, and now for life-saving drugs those prices are going through the roof.

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May 7, 2018

I just think it's really important to put on the record that this is not a new requirement...

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Apr 26, 2018

I don't see why any debt collector, even for a Federal-backed loan, should be given free rein to harass consumers.

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Apr 25, 2018

I know many career employees at EPA simply want to work hard to ensure the air we breathe is clean and the water we drink is safe.

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Apr 25, 2018

The United States of America has very few real regulations when it comes to data privacy and security.

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Apr 25, 2018

Well, these all ifs, but have you actually enforced some? Can you tell me about that?

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Apr 25, 2018

How much was Samantha Dravis paid for the 3 months during which she did not report to work?

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